Which hydrocarbons is used to preserve biological specimens
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Formalin is mostly used to preserve biological specimens.
Preservatives are defined as the substance that are used to preserve biological specimens to prevent damage.
Formalin is disinfectant, antiseptic and germicide in nature. Its prevents decay of specimens due to bacterial growth.
Formalin is around 40% of aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is naturally occurring chemical compound with formula CH₂O.
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